near gentle gradiants
no
A river can create meanders (bends) which can form a separate lake known as an oxbow lake.
yes
Meanders are bends in a river or watercourse. Meanders are more likely to be found in slower moving rivers. They often form ox-bows.
Meanders are formed in plains regions--or, more exactly, gently sloping, fairly flat areas.
it has 3 large meanders and 2 small meanders
they are called meanders that's what they are
A stream flowing down a mountain is moving to fast to form meanders.
When alluvium is deposited on the inside of meanders. It is deposited because velocity is slower there
The curves and bends that a river makes are called meanders. These meanders form as the river erodes the outer banks and deposits sediment on the inner banks, creating a winding path. Over time, meanders can shift and change due to the natural flow of water and sediment dynamics.
The formation of meanders can vary depending on factors like water flow, sediment supply, and stream gradient. In some cases, meanders can begin to form over decades, while in others it may take centuries for fully developed meanders to appear in a river.
Bends in a river are called meanders